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Texas Roadhouse CEO shares keys to beloved restaurant chain’s iconic status Texas Roadhouse CEO shares keys to beloved restaurant chain’s iconic status

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A people-first culture motivates Texas Roadhouse’s ‘Roadie of the Year’A people-first culture motivates Texas Roadhouse’s ‘Roadie of the Year’

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Texas Roadhouse leans into ‘legendary’Texas Roadhouse leans into ‘legendary’

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Texas Roadhouse thrives on ‘rowdy enthusiasm’Texas Roadhouse thrives on ‘rowdy enthusiasm’

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Nation’s Restaurant News names Texas Roadhouse as 2024 Brand Icon winner Nation’s Restaurant News names Texas Roadhouse as 2024 Brand Icon winner

Jul 23, 2024

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